January 2015 - No Alcohol Challenge!
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I didn't do this challenge BUT cut down my alcohol consumption pretty dramatically (usually would drink maybe 14 days out of the month, this month it's been maybe 3-4) and I've lost 5kg haha!0
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Well weigh loss was my original motivation but I also want proof I can do it. I did a diet a few years ago that excluded alcohol for a few months but haven't tried not to drink since and the frequency and amount of my alcohol has increased as well. So in addition to the weight loss it will good to do a check in on the role of wine in my life.
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Day 30: Nearly there!!! Stay strong!!! Is anyone else having crazy cravings now that we are getting to the end of the challenge?
Really want to continue until Valentines day....but worried I'll cave on Sunday because the official challenge will be over.
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mariamathsgeek wrote: »Day 30: Nearly there!!! Stay sBtrong!!! Is anyone else having crazy cravings now that we are getting to the end of the challenge?
Really want to continue until Valentines day....but worried I'll cave on Sunday because the official challenge will be over.
Meep!
I've just been invited out tomorrow night with 2 of my friends that have also done the challenge, it's going to be a big lots of alcohol blow out, so have politely declined not solely because of te alcohol, it's to cold to go out I'm a bit of a hermit in the winter, instead if feelin gutted about not going, I feel great that I'm not going to be hungover Sunday.
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mariamathsgeek wrote: »Day 30: Nearly there!!! Stay sBtrong!!! Is anyone else having crazy cravings now that we are getting to the end of the challenge?
Really want to continue until Valentines day....but worried I'll cave on Sunday because the official challenge will be over.
Meep!
I've just been invited out tomorrow night with 2 of my friends that have also done the challenge, it's going to be a big lots of alcohol blow out, so have politely declined not solely because of te alcohol, it's to cold to go out I'm a bit of a hermit in the winter, instead if feelin gutted about not going, I feel great that I'm not going to be hungover Sunday.
We were invited to a party on Saturday but declined as I'd hate to cave at the last minute....but my cravings are getting BAD....and my husband just came home and said 'I'm dying for a drink!'.....We really are as bad as each other. Lord knows how we've managed 30 days off!0 -
I WORSHIP BOOZE. BOOZERS ADD ME.0
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This is my 26th day! Fourth weekend in a row coming up. The future hubs wants to take it to the end of February! I can do it! (maybe.. )0
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ill go crazy if I don't have a drink0
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good work all you guys, this is month ten for me, and I know what a pain it is to even give it up for a weekend.0
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Oh man reading these posts makes me feel I'm not alone! I'm convinced it's a big part of my weight gain. I have no problem saying no to desserts but wine? That is sooo hard those darn cravings!0
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It was difficult driving past the pub on the way home from the gym tonight, but I managed not to pop in. I'm determined to last until Friday 6th.
But I could really murder a pint of real ale right now!
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Are u still doing this? Would be interested for Feb.?0
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I am doing this from mid Feb - Easter, that is giving it up for lent. 0
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Tonight I decided to have some wine. It's over now as far as I'm concerned, and I am glad that I did it.
I wondered if anyone wants to aim for just weekends or a target off maybe 10 units a week (though 6 might be plenty per week?). Any
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I am up for February! Day 3 for me.0
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Man i started this exact same challenge on jan 2 . Ive been drinking only water. Feb will be my month so i plan to have a sober superbowl. It got easy after 2 weeks. I think ill finish the rest of my liquor from new years eve on 12:01 feb 2 for a celebration.0
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Almost done with my second Sobuary.... Not really all that interested in drinking, but its kind of hard to have any social life without alcohol involved to some degree. We'll see how things go from here...0
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Day 31: Last night was SO hard....Fridays are a killer, eh? But made it through and today is the last day of the January Challenge. Hurray!!! Well done to everyone who has done the whole month! Good Luck to those who are in the middle or at the start of their own month off the booze. Believe me - if I can do a month off, everyone can!!!!
My hubby & I are keeping going with the no booze until Valentines Day. I'll be doing a weigh in & measurements tomorrow so I'll post on here with the official stats!0 -
I am going with you to Valentines day at least. Last night was hard. I worked late and would love to have had a glass of wine but knowing I was going to report it here after reading all your successes in this forum so stuck to it. And was rewarded with my lowest weight since I started losing. And I had gotten stuck so was thrilled. Day 4 today.0
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I'm looking forward to a glass of red wine tomorrow evening, first one since New Years Eve. I have bought quite a pricey bottle to savour. I can see hubby and me changing our habits in the future.
I have lost half a stone in January, so a great jump start to my weight loss, which has stalled over the past year.
I have actually found it surprising easy, I have drunk a lot of sparkling water instead, and not had all the snacks that tend to go with the drinking.
Well done to everyone else who has succeeded, or even just made a conscious effort to cut back.0 -
Good Morning! So here's my result from 'no booze January'....I lost 13.5lbs!!!! Very Happy indeed. Also lost 5.5" off my belly. So, that month without the grog really helped shift the fat from where it loves to pile on!
Well done everyone who has done their month off and good luck to those of you who are in the middle or at the start of a booze free month. It can be done....and it's SO worth it.
I'm staying booze free until Valentines Day but I'm signing off this thread now.
So....bye!!!0 -
pofoster21 wrote: »Well weigh loss was my original motivation but I also want proof I can do it. I did a diet a few years ago that excluded alcohol for a few months but haven't tried not to drink since and the frequency and amount of my alcohol has increased as well. So in addition to the weight loss it will good to do a check in on the role of wine in my life.
This is me!!!! I cut out my beloved wine 3 yrs ago and lost 20 lbs. I maintained for over a year and then started to drink. One glass led to two and you know the rest. The weight it back on.
Let's start a February no alcohol!!!!
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lambchoplewis1 wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »Well weigh loss was my original motivation but I also want proof I can do it. I did a diet a few years ago that excluded alcohol for a few months but haven't tried not to drink since and the frequency and amount of my alcohol has increased as well. So in addition to the weight loss it will good to do a check in on the role of wine in my life.
This is me!!!! I cut out my beloved wine 3 yrs ago and lost 20 lbs. I maintained for over a year and then started to drink. One glass led to two and you know the rest. The weight it back on.
Let's start a February no alcohol!!!!
I am in and on day 5 already! Do we want to keep going on this one or start fresh?0 -
mariamathsgeek wrote: »Good Morning! So here's my result from 'no booze January'....I lost 13.5lbs!!!! Very Happy indeed. Also lost 5.5" off my belly. So, that month without the grog really helped shift the fat from where it loves to pile on!
Well done everyone who has done their month off and good luck to those of you who are in the middle or at the start of a booze free month. It can be done....and it's SO worth it.
I'm staying booze free until Valentines Day but I'm signing off this thread now.
So....bye!!!
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So yesterday marked the end of 2 Challenges I had set myself for in Jan
1) No Alcohol Jan
2) 30 Day Plank
Did I say I "did" it?
The "Dry Jan" was decided just for Ha-Ha's nothing particular in mind. Did I miss my wine? On weekends - SURE!!! Will I continue? I don't know. Definitely not following "Dry Feb" on Super Bowl Day.
Tomorrow morning may decide what happens in Feb.
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So after 31 days I had 2 glasses of wine through out this Challenge. .perfect. ..nope..worth it...definitely. .on for February?? Yes...but after the 1st. . Super Bowl Sunday is what I have been looking forward to..0
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Ok since lots of folks wanted Super Bowl day off I'll assume we start today? For those that are in? February is a short month so you only need to make 27 days!0
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I'm not drinking if anyone needs help to not drink add me0
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I managed January no problem. It helps that I have no social life :-). Roll on a booze-free February0
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